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martinlag · 27 May 2008, 05:02 PM

After a long weekend rockin' the PAM, it always feels weird putting on anything smaller (and lighter!). Even the Sub seems small at times.

Heck, even other 44mm watches seem small in comparison...

I think I have just become a full-fledged Paneristi.

MikeyDe · 27 May 2008, 08:16 PM

Yeah I saw my buddies daytona last weekend for first time. My Panerais are monsters compared to it. They look so small to me now. I saw a 40mm Panerai in Vegas and even that was bigger than the Rolex. By the way I dont know model #, but the all titanium and blue face Panerai is sweet in person. Too bad its 40mm.

Thani · 27 May 2008, 10:25 PM

i think its time you said goodbye to your other watches

Markg · 28 May 2008, 01:14 AM

i went trying on pams at the AD this weekend. when i was done, i put my daytona back on, and wondered why the dial looked so small.....

oneillba · 28 May 2008, 02:52 AM

As I get older and my eye sight gets worse, then I know what to look for in a watch. They are beautiful watches, I must agree.

jodaor · 28 May 2008, 03:37 AM

It's an addiction.

Once you go to Panerai then you will continue to go up in size. I found myself only looking at 44mm and above watches after owning a 44mm and a 47mm Panerai.

Now I find myself looking at 50mm watch brands like U-Boat etc. As the size of the watch gets bigger, the more of a conversation piece it becomes.

Nothing against Rolex because they have their direction, but I cannot wear any of my Rolex's anymore because they just feel akward. I hope it is something I grow out of though....

-CHEERS!

hienpham04 · 28 May 2008, 04:29 AM

Hmmm....Recently, I purchased my first Panerai and the Rolex seems a lot smaller to me. I looked at my President and thinking that's why Rolex came out with a newer, bigger President. I still love Rolex, but Panerai is unique in it's own way. Both brands are nice!

Maybe it's my eye sight, Panerai dial looks really good and clear

My girlfriend said PAMs are so nice, but she think they made it for the blind & giggle

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 May 2008, 06:11 AM

I really, really do my very best to try to keep out of the Panerai discussions' threads, but I simply can't help having an occasional peep inside.

And when I do.... :

Then I want a Panerai badly!

Scarface · 28 May 2008, 07:53 AM

I love them too

Downing · 28 May 2008, 11:07 AM

If you trade in your Sub for a Sea-Dweller, the weight difference between your Pam and your Rolex would be less dramatic.

Just a thought--and worth every penny you paid for it!

martinlag · 28 May 2008, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downing

If you trade in your Sub for a Sea-Dweller, the weight difference between your Pam and your Rolex would be less dramatic.

Just a thought--and worth every penny you paid for it!

Hmmm... now there's an idea. Anybody want to trade a Z series sub for a SD?

How much do you think I would need to add for a similarly clean SD?

Magik · 31 May 2008, 04:17 AM

Now that I've got two Rollies, I am considering Panerai, but boy do I want a SS Daytona. What to save up for? Hmmmm...

MassiveAttack · 1 June 2008, 12:07 AM

that's it, im getting a PAM

Jeff Joan · 17 June 2008, 01:50 AM

2 reasons why I am selling my Rolex GMT II:

1)Rolex now looks tiny on my wrist after sporting my 44mm
2)Finance my PAM 000

I don't think I could ever where anything smaller than a 44MM. Gotta love the Panerai's!

TswaneNguni · 17 June 2008, 04:54 AM

AD got a 104 in (The 104 is one of the most manufactured/year @ 4000/annum,but are popular and can be scarce).Pre-increase,AD was prepared to give a nice discount ... bought it !! When I started wearing it,I soon realized,it was the end of my Rolex years ... THIS is what I liked !! Sold the Rollies post-increase and bought the PAMs pre-increase.At that stage the AD also had a very nice selection in stock .... Sometimes things just all fall into place,all at once .

Felly Jr. · 17 June 2008, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeyDe

Yeah I saw my buddies daytona last weekend for first time. My Panerais are monsters compared to it. They look so small to me now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markg

i went trying on pams at the AD this weekend. when i was done, i put my daytona back on, and wondered why the dial looked so small.....

Yup, I can relate..........................

Lol-x · 27 June 2008, 04:05 PM

I've got the 44mm Panerai for my 7.25 inch wrist, it seems fine, but it is titanium.

I would definitely entertain a 47mm especially the PAM127 as that looks to have a flatter profile so I expect it would sit nice and flat on ones wrist.

However, the PAM127 is just quite a bit more than I can justify to myself at least for the time being. Maybe one of these days Panerai will bring out a PAM127 style watch with a date feature (non-cyclops) at about the 4:30 mark. Then I will really be cooking

leopardprey · 27 June 2008, 04:26 PM

My obervation Steve, to keep in mind, with the 47mm watches is the crown. I tried on a 47mm 127 and that extra 1.5mm on each side made a difference. Found the crown guard cutting a bit into the back of the wrist and restricting wrist movement. At least for me, based on how my wrist is designed and the placement of my wrist bone, there is a spot watches always sit on.

You might want to check out the 233. I have one and wore it for 3 straight months in afghanistan with no issues. Has the 1950 style case, 8 day movement, and a date feature. One nice feature of the 233 that does not get mentioned, is on the 233 Panerai uses a antique vintage white color for the date and dial printing, compared to the brighter white print used on other Panerai watches. Plus the 233 goes for half the current market price of a 127. Though the 127 and 217s are nice, I do not believe the current prices are justified for what you get.

44mm is an ideal size if you have between a 7 inch and 8 inch wrist.

Lol-x · 27 June 2008, 04:31 PM

Thanks Chad I'll check the 233 out

TswaneNguni · 27 June 2008, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

I've got the 44mm Panerai for my 7.25 inch wrist, it seems fine, but it is titanium.

I would definitely entertain a 47mm especially the PAM127 as that looks to have a flatter profile so I expect it would sit nice and flat on ones wrist.

However, the PAM127 is just quite a bit more than I can justify to myself at least for the time being. Maybe one of these days Panerai will bring out a PAM127 style watch with a date feature (non-cyclops) at about the 4:30 mark. Then I will really be cooking

I had the 127 on my wrist at a recent GTG.Believe me, it is special !!

Gurmot · 28 June 2008, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I really, really do my very best to try to keep out of the Panerai discussions' threads, but I simply can't help having an occasional peep inside.

And when I do.... :

Then I want a Panerai badly!

Me too. Except I know nothing about them. Where do I start?

I mean, is there a reference list of model numbers and prices around here?

mfer · 28 June 2008, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurmot

Me too. Except I know nothing about them. Where do I start?

I mean, is there a reference list of model numbers and prices around here?

The magic of TRF. Ask and you shall receive!!!!!

detailed table/pics
http://www.paneraisource.com/panerai_categories.shtml

basic table/min pics
http://www.paneristi.com/reference/s...ase/index.html

current prices
http://www.network54.com/Forum/35339...SA+-+April+1st

Launch Mini · 28 June 2008, 05:49 AM

Here are few to look at.

Top centre = 233
Top Right = 98 (My favourite)
Centre row , left to right 190 - 212 - 232 - 49
Bottom = 249

TswaneNguni · 28 June 2008, 06:11 AM

Some more visual stimulation for the senses !!

242,231,104 and 289.

mfer · 28 June 2008, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Here are few to look at.

Top centre = 233
Top Right = 98 (My favourite)
Centre row , left to right 190 - 212 - 232 - 49
Bottom = 249

Re-Donk-u-lous.

Ever time I see that damn picture, I cry a little.

Launch Mini · 28 June 2008, 10:36 AM

LOL, I forgot to add my wifes 219 into the picture, so It isn't quite the complete collection.

leopardprey · 28 June 2008, 12:51 PM

what is up with the 219 and Panerai Owners wives? Your like the 4th Panerai owner I know who's wife has a 219??!! I guess, the crown on the other side is easier wearing for thier smaller wrist.

Launch Mini · 28 June 2008, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

what is up with the 219 and Panerai Owners wives? Your like the 4th Panerai owner I know who's wife has a 219??!! I guess, the crown on the other side is easier wearing for thier smaller wrist.

Actually my wife is a lefty, so she fell in love with the crown on the "proper" side of the watch, In her opinion

duc748 · 28 June 2008, 02:07 PM

I have a small wrist. Pam seems to be very big compare to rolex GMT. When I'm getting used to my Pam. My Gmt seems to be quite tiny. Currently, I just felt in love with Pam badly, Pamaholic!

TswaneNguni · 28 June 2008, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duc748

I have a small wrist. Pam seems to be very big compare to rolex GMT. When I'm getting used to my Pam. My Gmt seems to be quite tiny. Currently, I just felt in love with Pam badly, Pamaholic!

The last PA meeting .....(PAMaholics Anonymous)

"Hello,my name is Sipho and I am a Pamaholic.." Chorus: "HELLO SIPHO ....!!!!!"

Now thats the problem,had a relatively substantial "small watch" collection.Bought the 104 and I just knew,it was the end of "the others".Switched completely to PAM

27 May 2008, 05:02 PM	#1
martinlag "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 29	HUGE Panerai versus tiny Rolex... After a long weekend rockin' the PAM, it always feels weird putting on anything smaller (and lighter!). Even the Sub seems small at times. Heck, even other 44mm watches seem small in comparison... I think I have just become a full-fledged Paneristi. __________________ 16610 216570 116520

28 May 2008, 02:52 AM	#5
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	As I get older and my eye sight gets worse, then I know what to look for in a watch. They are beautiful watches, I must agree. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

28 May 2008, 06:11 AM	#8
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I really, really do my very best to try to keep out of the Panerai discussions' threads, but I simply can't help having an occasional peep inside. And when I do.... : Then I want a Panerai badly! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

28 May 2008, 07:53 AM	#9
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	I love them too __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

28 May 2008, 11:07 AM	#10
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	If you trade in your Sub for a Sea-Dweller, the weight difference between your Pam and your Rolex would be less dramatic. Just a thought--and worth every penny you paid for it! __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

27 May 2008, 08:16 PM	#2
MikeyDe Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mesopotamia Posts: 30	Yeah I saw my buddies daytona last weekend for first time. My Panerais are monsters compared to it. They look so small to me now. I saw a 40mm Panerai in Vegas and even that was bigger than the Rolex. By the way I dont know model #, but the all titanium and blue face Panerai is sweet in person. Too bad its 40mm.

27 May 2008, 10:25 PM	#3
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	i think its time you said goodbye to your other watches

28 May 2008, 01:14 AM	#4
Markg "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: California Watch: R Posts: 913	i went trying on pams at the AD this weekend. when i was done, i put my daytona back on, and wondered why the dial looked so small.....

28 May 2008, 03:37 AM	#6
jodaor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA Posts: 18	It's an addiction. Once you go to Panerai then you will continue to go up in size. I found myself only looking at 44mm and above watches after owning a 44mm and a 47mm Panerai. Now I find myself looking at 50mm watch brands like U-Boat etc. As the size of the watch gets bigger, the more of a conversation piece it becomes. Nothing against Rolex because they have their direction, but I cannot wear any of my Rolex's anymore because they just feel akward. I hope it is something I grow out of though.... -CHEERS!

28 May 2008, 04:29 AM	#7
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	Hmmm....Recently, I purchased my first Panerai and the Rolex seems a lot smaller to me. I looked at my President and thinking that's why Rolex came out with a newer, bigger President. I still love Rolex, but Panerai is unique in it's own way. Both brands are nice! Maybe it's my eye sight, Panerai dial looks really good and clear My girlfriend said PAMs are so nice, but she think they made it for the blind & giggle

31 May 2008, 04:17 AM	#12
Magik Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Royal Kunia, HI Watch: Sub-Date & GMT ll Posts: 603	Now that I've got two Rollies, I am considering Panerai, but boy do I want a SS Daytona. What to save up for? Hmmmm...

1 June 2008, 12:07 AM	#13
MassiveAttack Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Nick Location: Mojave Desert Watch: your target Posts: 157	that's it, im getting a PAM

17 June 2008, 01:50 AM	#14
Jeff Joan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Cresskill, NJ Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 34	2 reasons why I am selling my Rolex GMT II: 1)Rolex now looks tiny on my wrist after sporting my 44mm 2)Finance my PAM 000 I don't think I could ever where anything smaller than a 44MM. Gotta love the Panerai's!

17 June 2008, 04:54 AM	#15
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	AD got a 104 in (The 104 is one of the most manufactured/year @ 4000/annum,but are popular and can be scarce).Pre-increase,AD was prepared to give a nice discount ... bought it !! When I started wearing it,I soon realized,it was the end of my Rolex years ... THIS is what I liked !! Sold the Rollies post-increase and bought the PAMs pre-increase.At that stage the AD also had a very nice selection in stock .... Sometimes things just all fall into place,all at once .

27 June 2008, 04:05 PM	#17
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,868	I've got the 44mm Panerai for my 7.25 inch wrist, it seems fine, but it is titanium. I would definitely entertain a 47mm especially the PAM127 as that looks to have a flatter profile so I expect it would sit nice and flat on ones wrist. However, the PAM127 is just quite a bit more than I can justify to myself at least for the time being. Maybe one of these days Panerai will bring out a PAM127 style watch with a date feature (non-cyclops) at about the 4:30 mark. Then I will really be cooking __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

27 June 2008, 04:26 PM	#18
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	My obervation Steve, to keep in mind, with the 47mm watches is the crown. I tried on a 47mm 127 and that extra 1.5mm on each side made a difference. Found the crown guard cutting a bit into the back of the wrist and restricting wrist movement. At least for me, based on how my wrist is designed and the placement of my wrist bone, there is a spot watches always sit on. You might want to check out the 233. I have one and wore it for 3 straight months in afghanistan with no issues. Has the 1950 style case, 8 day movement, and a date feature. One nice feature of the 233 that does not get mentioned, is on the 233 Panerai uses a antique vintage white color for the date and dial printing, compared to the brighter white print used on other Panerai watches. Plus the 233 goes for half the current market price of a 127. Though the 127 and 217s are nice, I do not believe the current prices are justified for what you get. 44mm is an ideal size if you have between a 7 inch and 8 inch wrist.

27 June 2008, 04:31 PM	#19
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,868	Thanks Chad I'll check the 233 out __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

28 June 2008, 05:49 AM	#23
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Here are few to look at. Top centre = 233 Top Right = 98 (My favourite) Centre row , left to right 190 - 212 - 232 - 49 Bottom = 249 __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

28 June 2008, 06:11 AM	#24
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Paneristi are always willing to help !! Some more visual stimulation for the senses !! 242,231,104 and 289. Attached Images

28 June 2008, 10:36 AM	#26
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	LOL, I forgot to add my wifes 219 into the picture, so It isn't quite the complete collection. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

28 June 2008, 12:51 PM	#27
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	what is up with the 219 and Panerai Owners wives? Your like the 4th Panerai owner I know who's wife has a 219??!! I guess, the crown on the other side is easier wearing for thier smaller wrist.

28 June 2008, 02:07 PM	#29
duc748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: madison, wi Posts: 117	I have a small wrist. Pam seems to be very big compare to rolex GMT. When I'm getting used to my Pam. My Gmt seems to be quite tiny. Currently, I just felt in love with Pam badly, Pamaholic!

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